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The Importance of Team Ministry
Upon arriving in the formidable city of Athens, Paul's first act was to send an urgent message for Silas and Timothy to join him 'with all speed.' Commentators note this highlights Paul's dependence on his ministry partners. He didn't intend to face this new, strategic challenge alone but immediately sought the support and collaboration of his team.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 17:15
18th Century
Theologian
Unto Athens. This was Paul's first visit to this celebrated city; and perhaps the first visit of a Christian minister. His success in this…
AT Robertson
On Acts 17:15
But they that conducted Paul (ο δε καθιστανοντες τον Παυλον). Articular present active participle of καθιστανω (late form in A B o…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 17:15
The Thessalonian Jews, on hearing that “the word of God” was being preached at Berea, sent a delegation there to stir up the same opposition as at …
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John Gill
On Acts 17:15
17th Century
Pastor
And they that conducted Paul
From Berea to the sea side:
brought him unto Athens ;<…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 17:10–15
17th Century
Minister
The Jews in Berea diligently studied the word preached to them. They not only heard Paul preach on the Sabbath, but daily searched the Scriptures a…